Melitjan Nezaj

Melitjan earned his Master of Science degree in Environmental Biology from the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Tirana. His work within the organization primarily focuses on scientific research and the conservation of mammals, particularly large carnivores and bats, along with their habitats.

Currently, he is engaged in managing initiatives related to transboundary research and conservation efforts for brown bears, addressing human-wildlife conflicts, and implementing habitat restoration.

His expertise as a biologist has been significant in supporting several projects within the organization, including the Balkan Lynx Recovery Program (BLRP), the Prespa Project – Biodiversity Conservation in Transboundary Prespa, Tripoint Brown Bear Project (TBB) and the Northern Forests Initiative (NFI).